Scholarships

Apply Early. Apply often.

Unique, like you. We have a collection of competitive scholarships with a wide range
of criteria. And the best part? They don’t have to be repaid!

UTC scholarship funds are limited and the awarding process is competitive. That means,
even though you meet all eligibility requirements, you still might not be awarded
a scholarship. The best way to improve your chances is to always submit all required
materials as soon as possible.

To be considered for UTC Scholarship funds, all accepted students must complete the
UTC Online Scholarship Application.

Applying for Scholarships at UTC

The 2019-2020 UTC Online Scholarship Application is now available for all students!

Get a jump start on Fall 2019 and review the tutorial below for quick instructions
on accessing the UTC Online Scholarship Application. Don’t forget to check out our
Dates & Deadlines and Frequently Asked Questions links for more information.

This will be the ONLY application needed to be considered for the Chancellor's, Provost's,
Mocs, and Transfer Scholar programs, as well as the Chattanooga YES Grant and Academic
Service Scholarship Program. Additionally, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will use this application to award some
of UTC's endowed scholarships. Students are encouraged to inquire with the department of study for any scholarships
they may offer.

Note: Any scholarship listed that directs you to a departmental website requires a separate
application. Use the link provided to contact the specific department to learn more
about the application process.

Don’t forget, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens every Oct. 1 for the next academic year. Complete this application online as soon as it's available,
since it also provides much-needed information. The FAFSA also is your application
for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, so mark Oct. 1 on your calendar every year. For more information on federal/state financial aid,
specifically UTC's Steps to Apply, follow these steps.

Endowed Scholarships

These awards are generously provided to our students through private donations to
UTC. Many scholarships are available to students based on various criteria including,
but not limited to, financial need, major, grade point average, community or campus
based activities and student classification. A list and brief description of these
endowed scholarships are available through the Search UTC Scholarships link below.

Departmental Scholarships

The different departments on campus have various scholarships they award throughout
the year. A list and brief description of these departmental scholarships are available
through the Search UTC Scholarships link, including contact information for each respective department.

The Provisional Method HOPE Scholarship, also known as 'HOPE 2nd Ruling,' is an award
for students who cross the 72 hour (or above) checkpoints with the following GPA status:

HOPE cumulative GPA between 2.75-2.99 AND HOPE semester GPA of 3.0

Students will be notified if they are awarded the Provisional Method HOPE via UTC
email. There are additional requirements for receiving this scholarship, so we encourage
reading emails entirely to understand what is required.

The HOPE Access Grant is a one-time-only award available for graduating high school
seniors who do not meet minimum HOPE Scholarship requirements. The requirements for
this grant are listed below.

Entering freshmen must have minimum of a 2.75 HOPE Lottery GPA AND

18-20 ACT score (950-1030 SAT) AND

Parent or independent student (and spouse) adjusted gross income of $36,000 or less

The grant is non-renewable. However, if a student receiving the HOPE Access Grant
meets the minimum requirements for the HOPE Scholarship at the first 24-hour benchmark,
the student's award will be updated for the following year to the Traditional HOPE
Scholarship. If ineligible at the 24-benchmark, a HOPE Access recipient can be eligible
for HOPE at a later benchmark if the student maintains continuous enrollment without
the award and meets the GPA requirements at said benchmark.

The General Assembly Merit Scholarship (GAMS), also known as 'HOPE Merit', is a merit-based
supplemental award. High school seniors receiving the Traditional HOPE Scholarship
may qualify for GAMS by meeting the following criteria. Note: Since the final high
school GPA isn't typically reported by the school to the state until early/mid-June,
students generally won't see a the HOPE Merit awarded until early July.

Entering freshmen who have graduated from a Tennessee public school or category 1,2,3
private school must have minimum 3.75 weighted GPA AND a 29 ACT score (1360 SAT)

A Home school graduate must, in addition to meeting the HOPE scholarship requirements,
during the course of a home school program

Achieve a 29 Composite score or above, on a national test date for the ACT test or
a 1360 (math plus critical reading scores only) or above, on a national test date
for the SAT test for GAMS consideration; AND

Enroll in at least four dual enrollment courses totaling at least 12 semester hours
at an eligible postsecondary institution and achieve a cumulative grade point average
of at least 3.0; OR

Participate in a Governor’s School program, and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least
3.0; OR

Take two Advanced Placement (AP) exams and make a score of at least three; OR

Take one College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) test and make a score of at least
55

More detailed information about the GAM Award is found online with the Tennessee Student
Assistance Corporation.

Students must be eligible directly after high school to receive this award.

The Non-Traditional HOPE Scholarship is available to students who meet all of the
following criteria.

Student must be 25 or older (by first day of classes) upon re-enrolling in an eligible
postsecondary institution after at least a two-year hiatus or for the first time

Student must be continuously enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution in
every fall and spring term

Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress

Student must be a TN resident for at least one year prior to applying for the award

Student's adjusted gross income (combined with spouse, if applicable) is $36,000 or
less

Student must first complete 12 hours with a 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award

As of August 1, 2018 a non-traditional student must be enrolled in a baccalaureate
degree program while maintaining continuous enrollment. Failure to remain in a baccalaureate
degree program will result in a permanent loss of eligibility

Except for an approved leave of absence, recipients enrolled at four-year eligible
postsecondary institutions must remain continuously enrolled as Non-Traditional HOPE
students. Switching to an associate degree program will constitute a permanent loss
of the Non-Traditional HOPE Scholarship